I feel like we made a mistake...

[Guest guest]

I am so desperate. After much discussion we decided to pay out of

pocket for a helmet for my 9th month old son. During the day it's ok

while sitting up but anytime he lays down he get really upset and

screams. Naps and night time have been HORRIBLE. It seems to get

worse as the days go by. It's been a little over a week as of July 2nd.

My husband and I are upset and we don't know what to do. We both work

and we're not getting any sleep. I also feel like we waited too long

and wont see any results.

I'm wondering if anyone started the helmet after 8.5 months and did

they see any results?

Also, does it really get better? I can't take much more....

thanks

[Guest guest]

Im really sorry its not going so well for you guys.. i dont think he

should be acting that way after 1week, zay screamed alot for maybe

2days.. i would def check with the doc, there is prolly somthing that

needs to be adjusted!! and that can be done, call asap if you dint

already!!

my son Zayvier will be turning 1 next week and we are on week #6..

and when we went for his 3week check up for pic and measurements, we

actually saw and measured a 3mm difference which is huge... we only

have to grow 9mm more and we are done, if he grows 3mm every 3wks we

can take of at the end of August! i guess it depends on if you child

is growing at a fast or slow rate, to see results fast they need to

be growing fast.. i have been feeding zayvier like food is going out

of style!!

well good luck and keep us posted!!

>

> I am so desperate. After much discussion we decided to pay out of

> pocket for a helmet for my 9th month old son. During the day it's

ok

> while sitting up but anytime he lays down he get really upset and

> screams. Naps and night time have been HORRIBLE. It seems to get

> worse as the days go by. It's been a little over a week as of July

2nd.

>

> My husband and I are upset and we don't know what to do. We both

work

> and we're not getting any sleep. I also feel like we waited too

long

> and wont see any results.

>

> I'm wondering if anyone started the helmet after 8.5 months and did

> they see any results?

>

> Also, does it really get better? I can't take much more....

>

> thanks

>

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry it is taking your son awhile to adjust to his band. Does it seem to fit okay? Is it leaving any redmarks that dont fade in an hour? Some babies do take a week or so to adjust to the band.

My now 6 year old daughter wore a STARband from age 9 to 12 months with great results. She has before and afters under STArband and Jenna. Also we have many babies in the group that was banded older than a year with great results.

Angie

I feel like we made a mistake...

I am so desperate. After much discussion we decided to pay out ofpocket for a helmet for my 9th month old son. During the day it's okwhile sitting up but anytime he lays down he get really upset andscreams. Naps and night time have been HORRIBLE. It seems to getworse as the days go by. It's been a little over a week as of July 2nd.My husband and I are upset and we don't know what to do. We both workand we're not getting any sleep. I also feel like we waited too longand wont see any results.I'm wondering if anyone started the helmet after 8.5 months and didthey see any results?Also, does it really get better? I can't take much more....thanks

[Guest guest]

Hi -

I'm sorry to hear that things aren't off to a good start. What type of band

do you have? Is it leaving any red marks or does it seems to be pressing on

his head funny when is lying down? I would definitely call the ortho and

ask about bringing it in for an adjustments. Most band providers have you

come in for a 1 week check-up so perhaps you already have an appointment

scheduled.

Have you tried putting memory foam on the mattress? A lot of people have

used that and it seems to make the bed more comfortable. We bought a

twin-size piece of memory foam at Target (appx $40) and cut it down to fit

the size of the mattress; I placed in underneath the waterproof mattress pad

and sheet. That seemed to help my son sleep better in his band.

Molly

Novato, California

Nicolas, 2.5, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland) 4/24/06-9/12/06,

Graduate!

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, 8.5

I feel like we made a mistake...

I am so desperate. After much discussion we decided to pay out of

pocket for a helmet for my 9th month old son. During the day it's ok

while sitting up but anytime he lays down he get really upset and

screams. Naps and night time have been HORRIBLE. It seems to get

worse as the days go by. It's been a little over a week as of July 2nd.

My husband and I are upset and we don't know what to do. We both work

and we're not getting any sleep. I also feel like we waited too long

and wont see any results.

I'm wondering if anyone started the helmet after 8.5 months and did

they see any results?

Also, does it really get better? I can't take much more....

thanks

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[Guest guest]

Hi - our daughter received her starband at 6 mo and was 14 mm diag diff - she was out of the helmet at 14 mo and ended up at 3.5 mm off - the improvement was tremendous - 0-5 is considered normal - so she achieved complete correction! We still stretch and strengthen for the tort - keep that up (she is 19 mo now)

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So sorry to hear you are struggling. I would suggest calling the ortho and checking on the fit. What type of a band are you using? What area are you located? Perhaps with this info we can guide you better. Dont give up...... Many Many mothers have started at 9 months which is not too late at all to see excellect correction. Something is irritating him, it could be the foam on the band (try using a toothbrush to scrub it really well with 75% alcohol and let it dry infront of a fan). It could be your shampoo and the helmet combined. We were using s the lavender scented and had to switch due to irritation to a very mild unsented shampoo and body care line called California Baby super sensitive. It was a godsend and worked like a charm to stop redness and itching of my sons head. you can

get it at Diapers.com. We use their shampoo and also the sunscree and body lotion all wonderful. Try to put some foam under the bed target 1 1/2 inch foam worked for us. we bought a queen size and cut enough to cover the crib and also the pack and play bottom. (under a pack and play sheet it works great for naps) Keep up your hard work but keep trying new things. you will get the answer but you need to keep the faith. Tammy mom to just turned 1 year old and a DOC band graduate.

From: Foley, Molly <mafoley@...>Subject: RE: I feel like we made a mistake...Plagiocephaly Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 9:28 PM

Hi -I'm sorry to hear that things aren't off to a good start. What type of banddo you have? Is it leaving any red marks or does it seems to be pressing onhis head funny when is lying down? I would definitely call the ortho andask about bringing it in for an adjustments. Most band providers have youcome in for a 1 week check-up so perhaps you already have an appointmentscheduled.Have you tried putting memory foam on the mattress? A lot of people haveused that and it seems to make the bed more comfortable. We bought atwin-size piece of memory foam at Target (appx $40) and cut it down to fitthe size of the mattress; I placed in underneath the waterproof mattress padand sheet. That seemed to help my son sleep better in his band.MollyNovato, CaliforniaNicolas, 2.5, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland) 4/24/06-9/12/ 06,Graduate!, 5,

8.5 I feel like we made a mistake...I am so desperate. After much discussion we decided to pay out ofpocket for a helmet for my 9th month old son. During the day it's okwhile sitting up but anytime he lays down he get really upset andscreams. Naps and night time have been HORRIBLE. It seems to getworse as the days go by. It's been a little over a week as of July 2nd.My husband and I are upset and we don't know what to do. We both workand we're not

getting any sleep. I also feel like we waited too longand wont see any results.I'm wondering if anyone started the helmet after 8.5 months and didthey see any results?Also, does it really get better? I can't take much more....thanks------------ --------- --------- ------For more plagio info, go to www.plagiocephaly. org/support

[Guest guest]

Hi just to send a little encouragement...

My son received his starband at 8 1/2 months and we have had it about a month. It doesn't bother him at all. We are seeing great results and started seeing results after the first week. So good luck and it will get better. I would do it over again in a heartbeat!

Amy

mom to aiden (starband 1 month)

I feel like we made a mistake...

I am so desperate. After much discussion we decided to pay out ofpocket for a helmet for my 9th month old son. During the day it's okwhile sitting up but anytime he lays down he get really upset andscreams. Naps and night time have been HORRIBLE. It seems to getworse as the days go by. It's been a little over a week as of July 2nd.My husband and I are upset and we don't know what to do. We both workand we're not getting any sleep. I also feel like we waited too longand wont see any results.I'm wondering if anyone started the helmet after 8.5 months and didthey see any results?Also, does it really get better? I can't take much more....thanks

[Guest guest]

I'm so sorry to hear of the trouble you're having. What kind of

helmet is he wearing? Does it seem too big or ill-fitting at all? Is

it pressing or pushing on his forehead or face when he lays down? If

so, it really shouldn't. The helmet should fit well enough that it

doesn't inhibit laying on his back or give him any pain or

discomfort. If it's not that, it might just be that he will take a

little longer than some babies to get used to wearing it. How long

has he been in it for 23 hours a day? I would suggest trying some of

the other ideas that other moms gave with regards to memory foam,

shampoo, etc. Anything you can think of, I would try. Is he able to

roll over in the helmet? If he normally sleeps on his belly, could

he be having a hard time finding that comfortable position now that

he has the helmet to contend with? Would it be worth trying to put

him to sleep on his belly? I have always put my son to sleep on his

back, but once he was big enough to roll and do his own thing, he

ALWAYS sleeps on his belly, even with his helmet. He actually digs

his head into the mattress with his knees bent under him and his

butt up in the air. But it must work because he's never had a

problem sleeping. Maybe he needs your help to find that comfortable

position.

I'm sorry I can't offer more help. I can tell you that 8.5 months is

PLENTY early to start band treatment and I'm sure you will see

results, it just might take some extra time to get him used to it.

We didn't start the band until my son was 17 months old and it has

still helped. I wish I could have banded him earlier. I know a mom

personally that started at 9 months and her son was only in his band

for 10 weeks before graduating with a perfectly round head. So I

know it's tough, but try and stick with it. If you can get past this

hurdle, the results will hopefully make the struggle that much more

rewarding.

Good luck. And please keep us posted.

Jake-21m (tort resolved/rt plagio/DOCBand #2 4 weeks)

Jordan-4

>

> I am so desperate. After much discussion we decided to pay out of

> pocket for a helmet for my 9th month old son. During the day it's

ok

> while sitting up but anytime he lays down he get really upset and

> screams. Naps and night time have been HORRIBLE. It seems to get

> worse as the days go by. It's been a little over a week as of

July 2nd.

>

> My husband and I are upset and we don't know what to do. We both

work

> and we're not getting any sleep. I also feel like we waited too

long

> and wont see any results.

>

> I'm wondering if anyone started the helmet after 8.5 months and did

> they see any results?

>

> Also, does it really get better? I can't take much more....

>

> thanks

>

[Guest guest]

gosh, hang in there!

my son also had a rough couple of nights but then we got the memory

foam (and a couple more adjustments) and that did help us as well.

please let us know how it goes the next couple of nights!

plus, you have a long weekend ahead to work on the " kinks " in the

helmet and sleep.

> >

> > I am so desperate. After much discussion we decided to pay out of

> > pocket for a helmet for my 9th month old son. During the day

it's

> ok

> > while sitting up but anytime he lays down he get really upset and

> > screams. Naps and night time have been HORRIBLE. It seems to get

> > worse as the days go by. It's been a little over a week as of

> July 2nd.

> >

> > My husband and I are upset and we don't know what to do. We both

> work

> > and we're not getting any sleep. I also feel like we waited too

> long

> > and wont see any results.

> >

> > I'm wondering if anyone started the helmet after 8.5 months and

did

> > they see any results?

> >

> > Also, does it really get better? I can't take much more....

> >

> > thanks

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry to hear you're having problems.

I agree that you should call your Dr/Ortho, could be as minor as a trim and then

your problems would be over and you could all get back to sleep filled nights

And if you can spend the money, we've been impressed with the memory foam (after

a week of letting it air out just in case!).

Our Christian got his Starband at 8 1/2 months (3/08), though he's still in it

at almost a year (July 4), we have certainly seen great improvement in his

headshape! The measurements show it but even better, we can SEE it.

Hope you get it sorted out soon!

God bless you.

Jo

Mom to 7, youngest in Starband 3/08 -

[Guest guest]

We had a DOCband so ours may have been different from what you have. But my son

seemed to adapt to it pretty fast. Have you contacted your tech? Had them look

at it to make sure it is adjusted properly? Do you notice any red spots? Also,

at nap and night time, it can hep to have a fan on in the room. Could he be too

hot when he is trying to sleep?

It will get better. The lack of sleep makes it seem even worse for all of you.

Make sure that you have spoken with your tech and had them look at the helmet.

If you still feel like something just isn't quite right, go with your gut, and

have another tech look at it.

Aidan, DOCband graduate 10/07

> From: ashleybellabridges <ashleybellabridges@...>

> Subject: I feel like we made a mistake...

> Plagiocephaly

> Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 3:35 PM

> I am so desperate. After much discussion we decided to pay

> out of

> pocket for a helmet for my 9th month old son. During the

> day it's ok

> while sitting up but anytime he lays down he get really

> upset and

> screams. Naps and night time have been HORRIBLE. It seems

> to get

> worse as the days go by. It's been a little over a

> week as of July 2nd.

>

> My husband and I are upset and we don't know what to

> do. We both work

> and we're not getting any sleep. I also feel like we

> waited too long

> and wont see any results.

>

> I'm wondering if anyone started the helmet after 8.5

> months and did

> they see any results?

>

> Also, does it really get better? I can't take much

> more....

>

> thanks

>

>

>

>

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>

> For more plagio info

[Guest guest]

It might not be the helmet. My son is 9.5 month old and has been out

of the helmet since the beginning of June. At around the middle of

the June he started learning so many new things, how crawl, how to

walk with support, how to sit up from a laying down position, etc.

He was a great sleeper up until that point. I have done some

research and a lot of people say that baby don't sleep as well during

these developmental spurts, they call it " sleep regression " . The 8-9

month regression is sopposed to be one of the worst. I guess it's

hard for them to unwind, etc. I would put my son down to sleep and

he sit up and start crying uncontrollably. It has gotten so much

better as he's learning to master all these new skills. Anyway, hang

in there, you will be able to determine the cause and it will get

better for you

>

> I am so desperate. After much discussion we decided to pay out of

> pocket for a helmet for my 9th month old son. During the day it's

ok

> while sitting up but anytime he lays down he get really upset and

> screams. Naps and night time have been HORRIBLE. It seems to get

> worse as the days go by. It's been a little over a week as of July

2nd.

>

> My husband and I are upset and we don't know what to do. We both

work

> and we're not getting any sleep. I also feel like we waited too

long

> and wont see any results.

>

> I'm wondering if anyone started the helmet after 8.5 months and did

> they see any results?

>

> Also, does it really get better? I can't take much more....

>

> thanks

>

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to say: Hang in there !

I felt like reading my mind when reading your email...

I know it's hard to go through all of that but it will be so worth it

in the end. You will start seeing results after about 3, 4 weeks

(depending on his growth).

For the sleep at night, we are taking turn with my husband because we

were just too exaushed after the first week, like you are now. When

he's sleeping with our son, I would sleep in the guess room... and the

next day it will be his turn...

Also, we put him to sleep without the helmet & just after 5 mn when

he's sleeping we put it on. It works better this way for him, no

trouble falling asleep.

His head looks so good now that we are happy to go through that even if

it's hard on everybody. It's been 9 weeks now.

His web page is in French but you can look at the pictures & it will

give you hope: http://www.webartvision.com/Plagio

He was 7 months when he started.

Best of luck to you.

Karine.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for you e-mail Karine. Nice blog. Re: I feel like we made a mistake...

I just wanted to say: Hang in there !

I felt like reading my mind when reading your email...

I know it's hard to go through all of that but it will be so worth it

in the end. You will start seeing results after about 3, 4 weeks

(depending on his growth).

For the sleep at night, we are taking turn with my husband because we

were just too exaushed after the first week, like you are now. When

he's sleeping with our son, I would sleep in the guess room... and the

next day it will be his turn...

Also, we put him to sleep without the helmet & just after 5 mn when

he's sleeping we put it on. It works better this way for him, no

trouble falling asleep.

His head looks so good now that we are happy to go through that even if

it's hard on everybody. It's been 9 weeks now.

His web page is in French but you can look at the pictures & it will

give you hope: http://www.webartvi sion.com/ Plagio

He was 7 months when he started.

Best of luck to you.

Karine.